The official governing body of Cameron University is The Board of Regents governing The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University, and Rogers State University composed of seven citizens appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. Each Regent serves a seven-year term.
Chairman of the Board of Regents for 2011-2012 is ophthalmologist John M. Bell of Norman; Vice Chairman is Leslie J. Rainbolt-Forbes, M.D. of Oklahoma City.
Other members of the Board are Richard R. Dunning, Oklahoma City businessman; Tom Clark, Tulsa aviation-industry businessman; Jon R. Stuart, Tulsa businessman; A. Max Weitzenhoffer, prominent Broadway and London theatre producer; and Clayton I. Bennett, Oklahoma City businessman.
The Board of Regents also governs the University of Oklahoma in Norman and Rogers State University in Claremore.
Chris A. Purcell, Ph.D., is the Executive Secretary of the Board of Regents, Vice President for University Governance, and Secretary of The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University.
